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Safe - Todoroki Shouto x Gen. Reader

Panic attack comfort

Todoroki Shouto x Gen. Reader

Second Person

Gender neutral reader, they/them pronouns. Tried to make sure I didn't mention anything specific about appearance (like skin blushing or height differences, let me know if I messed up somewhere).

Contains: a panic attack (I've left a page break and an asterisk (*) if you'd like to skip to the comfort), panic attack comfort, I wrote this a little differently than usual (lot of run on sentences in my attempt to show panic), I've never had a panic attack before so some things might not be accurate, probably some OOC-ness (sorry lol), not proofread!

Let me know if there's anything I need to add! I want you guys to feel safe.

"...(Name)?"

You sink to the ground with your hand pressed against your chest, almost tapping it frantically. Your heart pounds like there's a agitated bird beating its wings inside in an attempt to escape. It hurts so bad and you can't get a good breath and it feels like you're going to pass out or die everything is wrong it's just wrong you can't breathe your heart is pounding what is happening why is this happening it hurts so much

"(Name), baby, can you hear me?"

You shakily bring your head up, eyes catching a blurry red and white figure. You squint and while you still can't see clearly, you instinctively know it's Shouto. He can help right? He's a hero he can stop you from dying you still can't breathe

You nod, your head bobbing unstably.

"Okay, I'm gonna... that okay?" You can hear him ask something, his voice muffled by the ringing in your ears. You can't answer what did he say? "Can I get closer, (Name)?"

Oh he wants to get closer so he can help yeah yeah that's okay. You weakly reach a hand out, wanting to hold on to him. You feel a cold hand takes yours and you hang on to the feeling, grasping on to it as tightly as you can. You can feel yourself tremble.

"I'm here, I'm here. Can you try to breathe for me?"

You whimper.

"I can count, I just need you to breathe. Is that okay, love?"

You squeeze your eyes shut, not noticing the wetness pooling on your lash line, and give another shaky nod.

"Try breathing in for four second and exhaling for eight. You ready?"

You're desperate for air your chest hurts so bad that bird is banging on the wall of your chest on your bones you need to breathe

"Okay, I'm starting. One... two... three..."

You try to suck in air, trying to pull it past the wall that seems to be in your mouth and throat and into your lungs. There's a weak stream of oxygen, it's coolness contrasting the heat in your face.

"Breathe out now, slowly. One... two... three"

You push the space amount of air out. It seems to quickly slip out and you try your best to slow down.

"Okay, good. You're doing good. Let's breathe in again. One... two..."

*

The process repeats, and you begin to feel yourself come back. You're trembling like a leaf in the wind, the bird in your chest coming to a rest, and your head hurts. But you're alive. You're alive, you're safe. It's okay. You can breathe.

"Are you okay?" Shouto asks, his thumb gently rubbing the back of your hand.

You blink a few times, the blur in your vision lessened. You take in how he's crouched in front of you, his brows furrowed a little and his eyes holding worry. You take in a deep breath before sighing, allowing yourself to lean back on to the wall behind you.

"Yeah..." You swallow, your throat dry. Your cheeks feel flushed but there's cool trails running down them. You rub at them with your free hand, your fingers coming back wet. "I'm okay... I'm okay. Just let me sit here a little more."

Shout nods, his shoulders slumping slightly in relief. "Take your time."

He continues to rub his thumb in circles, and you relish the chilly temperature his skin gives off. He had given you his right hand.

You two continue to sit on the floor a little longer before you're ready to stand. Shouto helps you to your feet and over to the couch. Your legs wobble but Shouto keeps steady for you. You sit, sinking into the cushions. Shouto places his hand against your cheek, caressing the skin with tender and soothing motions.

"Would you like some water?"

You hum, mumbling, "Yes, please." You blink, your body feeling heavy with exhaustion. Your head rolls back and you let yourself relax. You yawn.

When Shouto comes back, you lower your head and open your eyes. You take the cup your boyfriend holds, carefully taking a sip of the water inside. The liquid runs nicely down your throat and you can feel your face return to a better temperature than burning hot. You let out another sigh.

"What would I do without you, Shouto?" You give a huff, smiling.

"You would still be fine, I'm sure." Shouto takes a seat next to you, and you let him take your hand again. "You're a very capable person." You chuckle, feeling anything but that. He squeezes your hand. "I am glad I could be of help though. I know panic attacks can be scary."

You lean against him and he detaches your hands to bring his arm around you, pulling you closer. You peek at him before looking forward, staring at the coffee table in front of you two. One of your fingers trace the rim of your cup. "Have you had them before? Panic attacks?"

Shouto hums. "I... I think so, in the past. They happened more often when I was younger. There were a few times during U.A. when I felt close to having one too."

You press your cheek against his shoulder. "I'm sorry you've gone through that. They suck."

"They do." Shouto nods. "Would you like a hug?"

"Yeah, thanks."

Shouto's arms wrap around you a little more snug and one of his hands reaches to rub at your back. You nuzzle your face into his collarbone, his shirt allowing you to feel the familiar skin on your cheek. You melt into him and your eyes flutter shut.

Safe.

2.7 pages · 977 words

June 16, 2023

Requested by: Mynameisdouma on Quotev

I hope this was good! I've thankfully never have had a panic attack before so I wasn't 100% sure how it feels. I made sure to look up how it feels and stuff and what can happen. Of course, everyone's different and has different needs during times like that. I'm very sorry if you have to face them, I know they really suck.

(btw, if you like asmr rp, check out Yuzuya. I actually took a few notes off of his Todoroki panic attack comfort video. He's very good and you should check him out!)

Requests are still open! Next up is reversed comfort for Shigaraki :)

(btw if you're requesting comfort and want something specific, do let me know. For example, I know people like having others play with their hair/run their fingers through their hair but not everyone has hair so I try to avoid that. If you'd like that, let me know!)